reformatory

English

Adjective

reformatory (comparative more reformatory, superlative most reformatory)

Of, pertaining to, or conducive to reform; reformative.

Noun

reformatory (plural reformatories)

A prison, especially one for juveniles; a reform school.

Synonyms

(for juveniles): reform school, borstal, approved school, youth detention centre, juvenile hall, detention home

Translations

juvenile institution — see reform school

Further reading

reformatory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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